This site explains the functions and services of the Taxpayer Advocate Service, an independent organization within the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This service aids taxpayers with unresolved issues with the IRS. The site provides links to tax for ...

Collection of materials for this independent organization within the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that helps taxpayers resolve problems with the IRS and recommends changes that will prevent the problems. Includes a history of the TAS, a description ...

Compilation of documents about the CAF, which "contains information on third parties authorized to represent taxpayers before the IRS and/or receive and inspect confidential tax information on active tax accounts or those accounts currently unde ...

This 2007 paper "addresses issues related to measurement of the tax gap -- the difference between tax liability under the current Federal tax law and taxes paid. [It] discusses how the tax gap is defined, reviews the main components of the tax g ...

"Find resources on this page pertaining to the tax gap -- the difference between the amount of tax that taxpayers should pay and the amount that is paid voluntarily and on time." Includes studies and statistics, and fact sheets (going back ...

This document summarizes the penalties for not filing and paying federaltaxes by the April 15 deadline, listing specific interest rates and other penalty charges for late filing and payment. It suggests what to do if you feel you have reasonable cau ...

A history of the federal income tax and basic explanation of the tax process. Includes overviews of alternative tax ideas (flat tax and national sales tax) and links to related information. From How Stuff Works. Note: some intrusive advertising.

"If, in the midst of sorting receipts and studying the latest changes in the US income tax laws, you suddenly wonder 'What is the origin of this annual ritual in the weeks leading up to April 15th?'" visit this site. Features links to infor ...

The official IRS Web site provides federal income tax forms, information, and tips. Includes publications, warnings about tax frauds and scams, information about electronic filing, a place (in the Individuals section) for tracking the status of your ...

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